Glasspool said in the statement, "We can no longer wait for the criminal trial to conclude and the labor arbitration to terminate his employment that would take place thereafter."

Ruggieri has been suspended without pay since Feb. 20. The district is moving forward to fill the open full-time English teacher position.

Dr. Drew Zoldak was also suspended without pay pending his trial on charges he tried to intimidate the alleged institutional sexual assault victim of a fellow Plum teacher. He allegedly pointed out that student as a victim in front of a class full of classmates, blaming her for his being questioned by investigators.

The district plans to hire a long-term substitute teacher to fill his vacancy for the start of 2015-16 school year.

In Glasspool's statement he said, "As we have been doing since the outset of these events, the district continues to support and assist authorities with the ongoing police investigations; last week's arrest of Mr. Ruggieri being an example."

"We will remain focused on the needs of our students as we move forward to ensure the safest learning environment possible, ensure continuity for delivering a high quality education, and get our schools prepared for the fast approaching academic year."